No one changes the world alone. AI models are rapidly learning to reason better, code faster, and take actions in the world with increasing autonomy. But for humans, progress happens when we understand one another, build trust, make connections, and work together. That is where we believe the next chapter of AI should begin.
we introduce humans&, a human-centric frontier AI lab. We believe AI can be reimagined, centering around people and their relationships with each other. At its best, AI should serve as a deeper connective tissue that strengthens organizations and communities.
January 20, 2026
This requires rethinking everything about how we train models at scale and how people interact with AI. This needs innovations in long-horizon and multi-agent reinforcement learning, memory, and user understanding. At humans&, we will tightly integrate science and product development to drive this new paradigm.
We are builders and researchers who have shaped modern AI: people who have built and scaled seminal work in reasoning, behavioral training, agents, and alignment. Our founding team has led major efforts across frontier industry and academic labs including xAI, Anthropic, Google DeepMind, OpenAI, Meta, Reflection, AI2, Stanford, and MIT. We have collectively shipped models and products loved by billions of people.
We are grateful for supporters invested in our vision: our seed round is led by SV Angel & co-founder Georges Harik. Our investors include NVIDIA & Jeff Bezos & GV (Google Ventures) & Emerson Collective & Forerunner & S32 & DCVC & Human Capital & Liquid 2 & Felicis & CRV .
Including Exoscaleton (w/ Acrew), AME Cloud Ventures (Jerry Yang), Palo Alto Growth Capital, Conviction, Bloomberg Beta, E14, A&E Investment, Zeta Holdings, and individuals including Eric Zelikman (co-founder), Anne Wojcicki, Ralph Harik, Sarah Liang, Bill Maris, Marissa Mayer, James Hong, Stephen Balaban, Ying Sheng, David Wallerstein, Thomas Wolf, Mitesh Agrawal, Nikola Petrov Borisov, Yuhuai (Tony) Wu, Igor Babuschkin, Itamar Arel, Sharon Zhou, Thomas Reardon, Zak Stone, Logan Kilpatrick
If you've done world-class work and want to shape the future of human-centered AI, join us here. We intend to contribute back to open source and academic research - if you'd love to collaborate, follow us @humansand and stay tuned.
Terms of Use Agreement
Effective: January 19, 2026
1. Acceptance of the Terms and Conditions.
1.1 humans& ai, inc. (herein referred to as "humans&," "we," "us" or "our") provides and makes available this web site (the "Web Site"). All use of the Web Site is subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Terms of Use Agreement (the "Agreement"). Please read this Agreement carefully. By accessing, browsing or otherwise using the Web Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement. If you do not accept the terms and conditions of this Agreement, you shall not access, browse or use the Web Site.
1.2 You understand and agree that we may change this Agreement at any time without prior notice. You may read a current, effective copy of this Agreement at any time by selecting the "Terms of Use" link on the Web Site. The revised terms and conditions will become effective at the time of posting. Any use of the Web Site after such date shall constitute your acceptance of such revised terms and conditions. If any change to this Agreement is not acceptable to you, your sole remedy is to cease accessing, browsing and otherwise using the Web Site.
1.3 Your access to and use of the Web Site is also subject to humans&'s Privacy Policy.
2. Use of the Web Site.
2.1 This Web Site contains material, including but not limited to software, text, graphics and images (collectively referred to as the "Content"). We may own the Content or portions of the Content may be made available to us through arrangements that we have with third-parties. The Content is protected by United States and foreign intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use of the Content may result in violation of copyright, trademark, and other laws. You have no rights in or to the Content, and you will not use, copy or display the Content except as permitted under this Agreement. No other use is permitted without our prior written consent. You must retain all copyright and other proprietary notices contained in the original Content on any copy you make of the Content. You may not sell, transfer, assign, license, sublicense, or modify the Content or reproduce, display, publicly perform, make a derivative version of, distribute, or otherwise use the Content in any way for any public or commercial purpose. The use or posting of any of the Content on any other web site or in a networked computer environment for any purpose is expressly prohibited. If you violate any part of this Agreement, your right to access and/or use the Content and Web Site shall automatically terminate and you shall immediately destroy any copies you have made of the Content.
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2.4 The Web Site may contain links to third-party web sites ("External Sites"). These links are provided solely as a convenience to you and not as an endorsement by us of the content on such External Sites. The content of such External Sites is developed and provided by others. You should contact the site administrator or Webmaster for those External Sites if you have any concerns regarding such links or any content located on such External Sites. We are not responsible for the content of any linked External Sites and do not make any representations regarding the content or accuracy of any materials on such External Sites. You should take precautions when downloading files from all web sites to protect your computer from viruses and other destructive programs. If you decide to access any External Sites, you do so at your own risk.
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3. Limitation of Liability and Disclaimer of Warranties.
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3.4 IN NO EVENT SHALL ANY HUMANS& PARTY BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS, OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM LOST DATA OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEB SITE AND THE CONTENT, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF SUCH HUMANS& PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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3.6 IF YOU ARE FROM NEW JERSEY, THE FOREGOING SECTIONS 3.1 THROUGH 3.4 AND SECTION 4 BELOW ARE INTENDED TO BE ONLY AS BROAD AS IS PERMITTED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. IF ANY PORTION OF THESE SECTIONS IS HELD TO BE INVALID UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, THE INVALIDITY OF SUCH PORTION SHALL NOT AFFECT THE VALIDITY OF THE REMAINING PORTIONS OF THE APPLICABLE SECTIONS.
4. Indemnification.
To the extent permitted under applicable law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the humans& Parties from and against any claims, actions, demands, losses, and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable legal and accounting fees, arising or resulting from your breach of this Agreement or your access to, use or misuse of the Content or Web Site. humans& shall provide notice to you of any such claim, suit, or proceeding. humans& reserves the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter which is subject to indemnification under this section. In such case, you agree to cooperate with any reasonable requests assisting humans&'s defense of such matter. You may not settle or compromise any claim against the humans& Parties without humans&'s written consent.
5. Termination of this Agreement.
5.1 humans& reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to restrict, suspend, or terminate this Agreement and your access to all or any part of the Web Site or the Content at any time and for any reason without prior notice or liability. humans& reserves the right to change, suspend, or discontinue all or any part of the Web Site or the Content at any time without prior notice or liability.
5.2 Sections 2 (Use of the Web Site), 3 (Limitation of Liability and Disclaimer of Warranties), 4 (Indemnification), 5 (Termination of Agreement), and 8 (Miscellaneous) shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
6. User Must Comply with Applicable Laws.
6.1 This Web Site is directed to users in the United States. We make no claims concerning whether the Content may be downloaded, viewed, or be appropriate for use outside of the United States. If you access the Web Site or the Content from outside of the United States, you do so at your own risk. Whether inside or outside of the United States, you are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with the laws of your specific jurisdiction.
6.2 The United States controls the export of products and information. You expressly agree to comply with such restrictions and not to export or re-export any of the Content to countries or persons prohibited under the export control laws. By downloading the Content, you are expressly agreeing that you are not in a country where such export is prohibited or are a person or entity for which such export is prohibited. You are solely responsible for compliance with the laws of your specific jurisdiction regarding the import, export, or re-export of the Content.
7. U.S. Government Restricted Rights.
The Content is provided with "RESTRICTED RIGHTS." Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to the restrictions contained in 48 CFR 52.227-19 and 48 CFR 252.227-7013 et seq. or its successor. Use of the Web Site or Content by the Government constitutes acknowledgement of our proprietary rights in the Web Site and Content.
8. Miscellaneous.
This Agreement is governed by the internal substantive laws of the State of California, without respect to its conflict of laws provisions. You expressly agree to submit to the exclusive personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the City of San Francisco in the State of California. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid by any court having competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect. Failure of humans& to act on or enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of that provision or any other provision in this Agreement. No waiver shall be effective against humans& unless made in writing, and no such waiver shall be construed as a waiver in any other or subsequent instance. Except as expressly agreed by humans& and you, this Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between you and humans& with respect to the subject matter, and supercedes all previous or contemporaneous agreements, whether written or oral, between the parties with respect to the subject matter. The section headings are provided merely for convenience and shall not be given any legal import. This Agreement will inure to the benefit of our successors, assigns, licensees, and sublicensees. Any information submitted or provided by you to the Web Site might be publicly accessible. Important and private information should be protected by you. humans& is not liable for protection of privacy of electronic mail or other information transferred through the Internet or any other network that you may use.
Privacy Notice
Effective: January 19, 2026
Overview
humans& ai, inc. (“humans&,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Notice explains what information we collect when you visit our website (the “Site”), how we use it, and the choices you have. This Site is primarily informational: we do not run advertising and we do not use analytics or tracking pixels on the Site.
No analytics or ad tracking
We do not use analytics services, advertising pixels, or tracking cookies on this Site for the purpose of tracking you across websites or building advertising profiles. We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Information we collect automatically (basic server logs)
Like most websites, our hosting provider and related infrastructure may automatically process basic request logs when you access the Site. These logs may include:
• IP address
• user-agent / device and browser information
• timestamps
• pages requested and referring page (referrer header)
• approximate location inferred from IP address (e.g., city/region)
• error and performance information (e.g., response codes, latency) for reliability and security
We use these logs to operate the Site, maintain reliability, prevent abuse, and secure our systems. We do not use these logs to build profiles about you.
Cookies and similar technologies
This Site does not use tracking cookies. Depending on how the Site is hosted, strictly necessary cookies may be used for essential functionality (for example, security features such as load balancing or bot protection). If we introduce any non-essential cookies in the future, we will update this notice accordingly.
Third-party resources (Google Fonts)
This Site loads fonts from Google Fonts. When your browser fetches these font files, Google may receive standard request data such as your IP address, user-agent, and the page from which the request was made. This exchange is a typical part of how content delivery works on the web. You can learn more by reviewing Google’s privacy materials.
External links
Links on this Site may take you to third-party websites (including our jobs page hosted by Ashby and our social media). This Privacy Notice does not apply to those third-party sites. Their privacy practices govern your use of those sites, and we encourage you to review their policies.
Job applications
If you apply for a role via our jobs page (hosted by Ashby), the information you submit is processed for recruiting and hiring purposes. That information is collected and processed by Ashby and by us in accordance with their terms and privacy practices and any notices provided during the application flow. We may use applicant information to evaluate candidates, communicate about the process, and comply with legal obligations.
How we use information
We use information collected through the Site for the following purposes:
• Provide and operate the Site
• Maintain security, prevent fraud, and protect our users and infrastructure
• Debug and improve performance and reliability
• Respond to inquiries you send to us
• Comply with applicable laws and enforce our agreements
How we share information
We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
• Service providers: vendors who help host, secure, and operate the Site may process basic logs and technical data on our behalf.
• Compliance and protection: if we believe disclosure is required by law, or necessary to protect rights, safety, and security.
• Business transfers: if we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
We do not share personal information with third parties for targeted advertising.
Data retention
We retain basic server logs only as long as reasonably necessary for security, reliability, and operational purposes, and then delete or de-identify them. Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the logs and any legal or security requirements. Recruiting information is retained according to our recruiting practices and as required by applicable law.
International visitors
We are based in the United States, and the Site is operated from the United States. If you access the Site from outside the U.S., information may be processed in the U.S. and other locations where our service providers operate. These locations may have data protection laws different from those in your jurisdiction.
Your choices and rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, such as requesting access, correction, deletion, or information about our processing. To submit a request, email us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your request before fulfilling it. Please note that we may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (for example, security and recordkeeping).
Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to help protect information processed through the Site. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s privacy
This Site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us at [email protected].
Changes to this notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. If we make changes, we will update the “Effective” date above. Your continued use of the Site after an update means you have read and understood the updated notice.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Notice or our privacy practices, contact us at [email protected].